Market Reports
Latin American moves
Latin America is a region that is witnessing increasing cement demand and renewed investment in cement plant capacity. In the second part of a Latin American round-up, CemNet looks at the latest developments in the cement markets of Mercosur associates Colombia, Chile and Peru.
Latin American shake-up
Latin American markets are in a proactive period with major producers switching plant ownership and various manufacturers trying to keep up with demand. The prospects look good for this region of the world.
Iraq can grow with security
ICR takes a detailed look at recent developments in Iraq’s cement market and highlights the need for better availability of power and greater security. Meanwhile, several greenfield plants are lining up to be built.
India: brighter times in sight?
ICR offers an overview of the Indian cement sector for CY2012 along with an outlook for 2013-14. Weak demand during the monsoon season hit producers hard but are better times ahead?
Cement at the heart of Europe
ICR investigates how the cement industry is playing a vital part in Europe's sustainable future.
Opportunities in new Africa
New Africa is taking shape and Binani Cement among others is looking to get involved as the continent builds its cement capacity. But what are the risks and opportunities for producers entering East Africa’s hotspot m...
Russia: status and prospects
CMPro provides a comprehensive account of Russia’s cement industry development in the country’s modern era and highlights key developments in 2012, while looking ahead at consumption, capacity and price trends.
The pendulum has swung
Ed Sullivan of the PCA gives an update on the US economy and construction markets.
Spotlight on the Sun Belt
Rob Roy gives a detailed insight into the competitive cement market of the US southern states that have seen large changes in imports and domestic cement output in the last few years.
China’s transition underway
China’s cement production base is in transition. More modern and efficient plants are being built, while the larger manufacturers are acquiring more capacity. ICR analyses how fast the new-look industry is shaping up.
Taiwan: plenty of promise
Chris Pei of the Taiwan Cement Manufacturers' Association outlines the trends and status of Taiwan's cement industry which is pioneering the technology for carbon capture and continuing to aim for more sustainable cem...
GCC market developments
Global Investment House provide an update on the status of cement markets in the GCC region.
Morocco: primed for growth
As Cemtech Middle East and Africa opens its doors, ICR takes a look at the conference’s host market of Morocco, exploring the changing landscape of one of North Africa’s most active cement-producing areas.
Welcome to the new builds (3)
In this third and final part of ICR's biannual project review, we focus on new cement plant projects in Asia. Over the past year, India and Indonesia have emerged as key expansion areas for the cement industry with se...
Stepping towards sustainability
The C&CI describes South Africa's progress on reducing CO2 emissions, lowering the clinker factor in cement and using more self-compacting concrete.
Welcome to the new builds (2)
As new kiln capacity figures for 2012 indicate signs of a recovery, ICR takes a look a new capacity and upgrades in Africa and the Middle East in this second part of its biannual new project review.